3618-32 Haverford Avenue. Credit: HDO Architecture.

Renderings Revealed for 3618-32 Haverford Avenue in Mantua, West Philadelphia

Renderings have been revealed for a four-story, 61-unit mixed-use development at 3618-32 Haverford Avenue in MantuaWest Philadelphia. Designed by HDO Architecture, the building, which fronts on Haverford Avenue and Brandywine Street, will hold commercial space on the ground floor. Eight street trees planted along the footprint, enhancing the street presence. 22 bicycle stalls will be included within the the building’s interior, with another eight on the sidewalk. Due to the site’s zoning and location, no parking is required nor is included within the development.

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809 Diamond Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. June 2022

Foundations Underway at 809 Diamond Street in North Philadelphia East

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has discovered that foundation work is currently underway at a four-story, 11-unit multi-family building at 809 Diamond Street in North Philadelphia East. Designed by KCA Design Associates, the structure will span 11,360 square feet and feature a roof deck. Permits list Tester Construction as the contractor. The construction cost is specified at $1.5 million.

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1312 North 6th Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. June 2022

Foundations Underway at 1312 North 6th Street in Ludlow, North Philadelphia

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has revealed that foundation work is underway at a three-story, three-unit residential building at 1312 North 6th Street in Ludlow, North Philadelphia. The property ismsituated on the west side of the block between West Thompson and Master streets. Permits list Santech Construction Corp. as the contractor and a construction cost of $685,000.

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720 West Berks Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. June 2022

Construction Underway at 720-30 West Berks Street Near Temple University

A recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has revealed that construction is underway at a three-story, 44-unit multi-family building at 720-30 West Berks Street in North Philadelphia East near Temple University. The development, situated at the southwest cornet of West Berks and North Franklin streets, will span 41,302 square feet upon completion, and will feature full sprinkling. Permits list T N Ward Company as the contractor and a construction cost of $5.9 million.

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